Scheme To Support Orphan Child/Children Of Widows Belonging To Scheduled Tribe Community
The scheme aims to provide crucial financial support for food, clothing, and shelter to children of widows and orphans belonging to the ST community Benefits include a monthly fixed maintenance allowance of ₹1,500/- for a widow’s child or ₹2,000/- for an orphan.
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹1.5K · monthly
Fixed maintenance allowance of ₹1,500/- per month, per child of a widow.
₹2.0K · monthly
Fixed maintenance allowance of ₹2,000/- per month, per child who is an orphan.
##### Disbursement Conditions/Criteria
The financial support is provided until the children attain the age of eighteen years.
For children of widows, the benefit is limited to two children.
##### Mode of Disbursement
For Children of Widows: The amount is released to the beneficiary along with the benefits under the Dayanand Social Security Scheme (DSS).- For Orphans: The benefit amount will be transferred through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS) to the Joint Account of the orphan and the guardian.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Marriage Certificate Of The Applicant.
- ✦Death Certificate Of The Husband Of The Applicant.
- ✦Scheduled Tribe Certificate Issued By The Competent Authority.
- ✦Income Certificate.
- ✦Dayanand Social Security Scheme Beneficiary Evidence.
- ✦Birth Certificate Of The Orphan Child.
- ✦Death Certificate Of The Father/Mother.
- ✦Scheduled Tribe Certificate Issued By The Competent Authority.
- ✦Income Certificate.
- ✦Copy Of The Election Card/Ration Card Of The Applicant (Guardian).
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹2.0K